The I-95 derbies, also known as the ''Acela derbies'' are the various local

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derbies between the teams located on the

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highway and

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railway of the United States (the

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). It specifically refers to individual games between the teams located along the corridor, but may also be used to describe the rivalries between the supporters groups. The first I-95 derby in the modern era of American soccer history took place during the

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, when the New England Revolution and D.C. United played each other on April 27, 1996. The match ended in a 1–1 tie. Historically the most intense I-95 derbies between American soccer clubs is the

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rivalry between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls, as well as the Hudson River derby, between the Red Bulls and New York City FC, based upon polls and pundit analysis.

Teams based along I-95

Major I-95 derbies

Some of the most heated rivalries are between clubs that are geographically close together, or clubs that play in the same league, including: *

– between D.C. United and New York Red Bulls – This rivalry is often considered one of the most intense rivalries of original MLS franchises, and one of the most intense rivalries on the East Coast * Hudson River derby – between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls – This rivalry features

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's two clubs based in the New York metropolitan area. * Shertz–Gemmel Cup or Colonial Cup – between D.C. United and

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Other I-95 derbies

* D.C. United– New England Revolution: historically, two of the most successful franchises in the Eastern Conference. * New England Revolution–

* New York City FC–

* New York Red Bulls– New England Revolution * New York Red Bulls–

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Teams based along I-95

Major I-95 derbies

Other I-95 derbies

See also

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References